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Tim Apolito discusses citizen response to crime on local news program

Tim Apolito was interviewed by Fox 45 TV after a resident of Rosemont Blvd. in Dayton shot a suspect in a recent burglary at the home of a neighbor. The resident returned home at 2:30 a.m. from a drive-in movie with his family when he approached the suspect who was taking items from the neighbor’s vehicle. There was a struggle and the resident’s gun was fired, sending the suspect to the hospital in serious condition. Fox News reporter Malcolm Maddox interviewed Tim, who stated that citizens should remember that criminals “know more about being bad guys than most people know about being good guys.” He urged citizens to follow the standard protocol when a crime is witnessed - call 911. Despite being haled as a hero by neighbors, Tim says the whole situation could have been much worse for the resident had the criminal also had a weapon. As of the latest posting in local news sources, the suspect does face charges and the citizen likely will not.

Canton crime drops — but why? And what do the statistics mean?

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 ~ Violent crime dropped roughly 8 percent and property crime plunged nearly 14 percent in the city in 2008 compared to the previous year, according to FBI crime statistics. Mayor William J. Healy II and Police Chief Dean McKimm say the numbers show that grant money for special programs and the efforts of police officers are having a positive impact on crime fighting. Read full article at CantonRep.com

Should Roadside Memorials Be Banned?

"Roadside memorials have become a ubiquitous part of the American landscape and are being placed along roadways with increasing frequency. In recent years, debate has arisen over the appropriateness of memorials in public space. Some advocates, like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, contend that public displays of grief help society cope with automobile-related death and injury and remind drivers to be mindful of potentially dangerous stretches of highway."

Art Jipson, Director of Criminal Justice, weights in on the debate on whether roadside memorials should be banned. Read full article at NYTimes.com

Mental health care burdens prisons

Monday, April 06, 2009 ~ Ohio prisons projected spending $64 million on inmates' mental health care in 2006 — or $8.7 million more than prison officials planned to spend on meals. Instead, mental health costs reached $68.4 million. Last year, they climbed to $70.2 million. Read More (source: Dayton Daily News)

Congratulations to Heather Wise on Becoming a Student Representative to the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC)

March 27,2009 ~ Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have elected Heather Wise as a Student Representative to the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) for a term extending from August 2009 to April 2010. Through service on the AAC, students work with faculty to oversee changes in the curriculum of the College. It is important to the vitality of this curriculum that knowledgeable and reflective students give of their time and energy to the work of the AAC.

iTunes U: A campus that never sleeps

August 17, 2008 ~ University of Dayton senior Jessica Porco has found a way to break up the boredom on the drive to her parents' Cincinnati home and, at the same time, prepare for upcoming tests — she listens to classroom lectures downloaded onto her iPod music player. "I use the iPod pretty much the whole way (between cities) anyway," she said. "It's just the convenience of being able to turn it on whenever, wherever you like," even while exercising or eating. Read More (source: Dayton Daily News)

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